SR. CUSTODIAN

Custodian Sr

Under the supervision of the working Senior Lead Laborer and/or Lead Laborer, performs a wide variety of cleaning tasks and is responsible for minor maintenance and storage of equipment. Required to comply with the Physical Facilities Safety Program.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and follow oral and written instructions.
• Six months of experience in a custodial cleaning operation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Less than 1 year of any experience operating vacuum cleaners, buffers, wall washing machines, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, waxers, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines during stripping, waxing, buffing and/or other related cleaning operations.
• Ability to read, write, follow oral and written instructions.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 80% Custodial Services - Provides custodial service for approximately 30,000 SQF in eight-hour time. Responds to emergency assignments as needed during regular shift. Dust mops, sweeps, damp mops, wet mops, buffs and high speeds hard and resilient floors. Strips, seals and finishes floors. Operates vacuum cleaners, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing machine and buffer. Cleans stairs, hallways, corridors, walls, moldings, boards, outside steps, terraces, roof decks, window sills and other designated areas. Cleans venetian blinds, radiators, grills, intake and exhaust vents, light fixtures, elevator interiors, tracks and front. Cleans doors, partition glass, showers, glass panels, inside and outside windows at ground level; polishes metal fixtures and handrails. Cleans restrooms, fixtures, mirrors and replenishes soap and paper goods. Empties and cleans ash trays and urns, wastebaskets and other receptacles. May be required to pick up, lift and dump containers into dumpsters. Dusts, cleans and/or waxes cabinets, desks, furnishings, conference tables, wood wall paneling and other woodwork. Cleans chalkboards, erasers and maintains supply of chalk in chalk trays. Performs various cleaning duties per prescribed procedures in clinical areas. Dusts horizontal surfaces, empties trash, polishes metal surfaces, mops floors, cleans office areas. Wears appropriate equipment, gloves, masks, etc. Responsible for minor maintenance and storage of equipment. May haul, load and/or set up chairs, tables, podiums, flags, and bunts for special functions.
• 10% Safety & Security - Locks unoccupied areas/offices after cleaning. Maintains a functional awareness of the typical hazards that may be encountered at UCSB such as bio-hazards, radiation, chemicals, etc. Follow established procedures for dealing with such potential hazards. Promptly reports accidents on the job, preparing and submitting accident reports.
• 10% Departmental Goals - Establishes and maintains a positive and cooperative working relationship with members of Department and campus community. Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Performs effectively in a service environment. Maintains proficiency at current level and continually updates knowledge through appropriate courses, seminars, publications and contacts with others in the trade. Maintains an acceptable attendance record, punctuality and meeting deadlines. Participates in training sessions and seminars.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of correct chemical use and mixture.
• Ability to operate vacuums, floor scrubbers, polishers and carpet steam extractors.
• Ability to determine when repairs are necessary.
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
• Ability to safeguard keys.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to understand and apply University and Departmental policies and procedures.